CDI3-SCISIM
  • 1. Which of the following is a primary purpose of an investigative interview?
A) . To conduct a surprise raid
B) . To intimidate the suspect
C) To gather accurate information and clarify facts
D) . To immediately obtain a confession
  • 2. Which method of interview involves open-ended questions to encourage the subject
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Direct questioning
C) Rapid-fire questioning
D) Leading questioning
  • 3. Which type of interrogation method relies on psychological strategies rather than
A) Reid technique
B) Covert surveillance
C) Forceful confrontation
D) Physical intimidation
  • 4. In an admission, a person acknowledges:
A) Their innocence
B) Only the elements of the crime
C) Facts that may indicate involvement but not the full criminal liability
D) The entire criminal act
  • 5. Which of the following is required for a confession to be admissible in court?
A) It must be coerced under pressure
B) It must be voluntarily made
C) It must be made in front of the media
D) It must be made to any person
  • 6. Which of the following statements about dying declarations is true?
A) They are inadmissible unless a judge witnesses them
B) They are only valid if the declarant survives
C) They must be notarized
D) They are admissible even without corroboration if the declarant believes death is imminent
  • 7. An independent relevant statement is:
A) . A statement made to the police immediately after arrest
B) A confession made under duress
C) A statement made to influence another witness
D) . A statement that independently proves facts of the case
  • 8. Which of the following is a method used in interrogation to detect deception?
A) Open-ended narrative
B) Note-taking
C) Passive observation
D) Polygraph testing
  • 9. Which principle underlies the validity of a voluntary confession?
A) Absence of threats, inducement, or coercion
B) Presence of media witnesses
C) Immediate police confrontation
D) Intimidation by authorities
  • 10. The type of interview that seeks to establish a timeline of events is:
A) Narrative
B) Structured
C) Cognitive
D) Informal
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for a confession?
A) The suspect must be informed of their rights
B) It must be made knowingly and intelligently
C) . It must be voluntary
D) It must include a public apology
  • 12. The Reid Technique primarily focuses on:
A) Encouraging suspects to lie
B) Gathering physical evidence
C) Conducting surveillance
D) Using confrontation and behavioral analysis to elicit a confession
  • 13. A dying declaration can be admitted without corroboration if:
A) The declarant was aware death was imminent
B) It was recorded on video
C) It was signed in front of police
D) It was written and notarized
  • 14. Which of the following best describes a cognitive interview?
A) Is conducted without asking questions
B) Focuses on witness memory retrieval through context reinstatement
C) Forces the suspect to provide a confession
D) Relies on threats to elicit statements
  • 15. When analyzing an independent relevant statement, investigators should:
A) Verify the statement independently without coercion
B) Accept the statement at face value
C) Use the statement only as hearsay
D) Ignore contradictions
  • 16. Which technique encourages witnesses to reconstruct past events to improve recall accuracy?
A) Leading questions
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Rapid questioning
D) Confrontational interrogation
  • 17. A confession made after prolonged detention without access to counsel is:
A) Admissible in court
B) Presumed involuntary and inadmissible
C) Admissible in court
D) Considered independent relevant statement
  • 18. The primary purpose of a police interrogation is to:
A) Publicly shame the suspect
B) Obtain evidence through coercion
C) Immediately arrest anyone nearby
D) Elicit the truth from a suspect
  • 19. Which of the following is a legal safeguard to ensure a confession is voluntary?
A) Advising the suspect of their right to remain silent
B) Conducting the interrogation in private
C) Using physical pressure
D) Threatening the suspect with punishment
  • 20. Which is a hallmark of an independent relevant statement?
A) Needs corroboration to be valid
B) Made voluntarily and without prompting
C) Given only after a court order
D) Requires police supervision
  • 21. During an investigative interview, the officer should:
A) Interrupt the witness frequently
B) Listen actively and encourage detailed narratives
C) Focus on irrelevant facts
D) Ask leading questions to force answers
  • 22. Which method of interrogation is structured around behavioral cues and inconsistencies in the suspect’s story?
A) Reid Technique
B) Direct confrontation
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Passive observation
  • 23. Which factor may render a confession inadmissible?
A) Knowledge of rights
B) Voluntary nature
C) Threats or promises made by law enforcement
D) . Recording of the confession
  • 24. A statement made by a person under the belief that they are about to die is:
A) An admission
B) A dying declaration
C) A voluntary confession
D) . A hearsay statement
  • 25. Which is an example of an open-ended question during an interview?
A) Did you see him take the money?”
B) Can you describe everything that happened that day?”
C) Was the door locked?”
D) You didn’t hit anyone, right?”
  • 26. Which of the following best defines an admission?
A) Statement by a third party
B) Statement without any factual basis
C) Complete confession of guilt
D) . An acknowledgment of some facts that may establish a crime but stops short of full guilt
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview?
A) Investigative
B) Cognitive
C) Informational
D) Coercive
  • 28. In applying the principles of dying declaration, one must ensure
A) The declarant knew death was imminent
B) It is read aloud in court
C) The statement is notarized
D) The statement is recorded immediately
  • 29. A confession made to a fellow detainee under threat is:
A) Admissible
B) Automatically valid
C) Inadmissible due to coercion
D) Considered independent relevant statement
  • 30. Which method is most effective for improving witness memory recall?
A) Leading questions
B) Confrontational interrogation
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Rapid-fire questioning
  • 31. Which principle ensures the reliability of an independent relevant statement?
A) Must be repeated multiple times
B) Must involve a police officer
C) Must be made publicly
D) Statement must be voluntary and independent of coercion
  • 32. . The legal safeguard that a suspect’s statement cannot be used if obtained under
A) Rule against hearsay
B) Miranda rights
C) Principle of voluntariness
D) Doctrine of independent evidence
  • 33. During an interview, which approach helps minimize witness anxiety and improve information accuracy?
A) Aggressive confrontation
B) Repeating questions rapidly
C) Friendly and neutral demeanor
D) Ignoring witness responses
  • 34. Which of the following is an element of a valid confession?
A) Coerced under threat
B) Given to a third party only
C) Voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
D) Made without awareness of rights
  • 35. When analyzing a dying declaration, the investigator should:
A) Require the presence of legal counsel
B) Treat it as hearsay by default
C) Determine if the declarant believed death was imminent
D) Ignore the timing of the statement
  • 36. Which interview method emphasizes reconstructing the context of the event?
A) Coercive interrogation
B) Rapid questioning
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Leading questions
  • 37. An independent relevant statement can be used in court:
A) Never
B) Only if it is corroborated
C) Only if the declarant testifies
D) Even without the declarant being present
  • 38. Which of the following is the main difference between an admission and a confession?
A) Admission is given in court; confession is private
B) Admission is always false; confession is always true
C) Admission acknowledges some facts; confession acknowledges full criminal responsibility
D) Admission is voluntary; confession is always coerced
  • 39. Which of the following statements is true about dying declarations?
A) They must be witnessed by two officers
B) They require corroboration
C) . They are inadmissible unless signed
D) They are exceptions to the hearsay rule
  • 40. During interrogation, detecting verbal and non-verbal cues is important because:
A) It forces a confession
B) . It can identify deception or inconsistencies
C) It substitutes for evidence
D) It makes the suspect nervous
  • 41. A voluntary statement made without threat, inducement, or promise is classified a
A) . Admission or confession
B) Leading question
C) Coerced statement
D) Hearsay
  • 42. Which is an example of an indirect interrogation method?
A) Behavioral analysis of the suspect’s story
B) . Physical intimidation
C) Forced written confession
D) Direct questioning with threats
  • 43. A statement that helps establish the facts independently of the suspect’s confession is:
A) Dying declaration
B) Hearsay evidence
C) Independent relevant statement
D) Coerced confession
  • 44. Which of the following is critical for admissibility of confessions?
A) Presence of media
B) Prior criminal record
C) Speed of confession
D) Voluntariness and knowledge of rights
  • 45. . Which of the following best represents a structured interview
A) Random questions without structure
B) Aggressive interrogation
C) Surprise questioning
D) Standardized questions asked in a pre-determined order
  • 46. Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of interrogation?
A) Reid technique
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Public humiliation
D) Polygraph-assisted interview
  • 47. A suspect admits involvement in a crime but denies full responsibility. This is an example of:
A) Hearsay
B) Admission
C) Coerced statement
D) Full confession
  • 48. Which principle justifies admitting a dying declaration even if the declarant is unavailable?
A) The need for witnesses
B) The belief that a person is unlikely to lie when facing imminent death
C) The requirement for a judge’s approval
D) The requirement for notarization
  • 49. Which of the following ensures that a confession is legally obtained?
A) Taken after threats
B) Voluntary, informed, and without coercion
C) Taken secretly with intimidation
D) Taken in a public forum
  • 50. During interview analysis, an investigator should:
A) Accept statements at face value
B) Ignore inconsistencies
C) Only record confessions, not admissions
D) Correlate statements with independent evidence for reliability
  • 51. Which of the following best distinguishes theft from robbery under the Revised Penal Code?
A) Robbery requires prior consent of the victim; theft does not
B) Theft involves intimidation; robbery does not
C) Robbery involves violence or intimidation; theft does not
D) Theft is committed only in commercial establishments; robbery is not
  • 52. Which is a key element of estafa under the RPC?
A) Misappropriation or conversion of property through deceit
B) Killing a person to gain property
C) Taking personal property by intimidation
D) Breaking and entering a house
  • 53. During a criminal investigation, which approach is most appropriate for robbery with serious physical injuries?
A) ocus solely on recovering stolen property
B) Interview witnesses only
C) Only review surveillance footage
D) Forensic and medical examination with crime scene documentation
  • 54. In distinguishing theft from estafa, which factor is critical in investigation?
A) Number of victims
B) Presence of deceit or fraudulent intent
C) The value of the property
D) Whether the property is movable or immovable
  • 55. Which procedure is essential in investigating estafa?
A) Establishing proof of deceit or misrepresentation
B) Verifying the victim’s prior consent
C) . Interviewing neighbors
D) Checking fingerprints only
  • 56. A thief steals a bag from a crowded market. Which investigative approach is most effective?
A) Seizing unrelated evidence in nearby areas
B) In-depth financial profiling of the suspect
C) Filing an administrative report
D) Eyewitness identification and CCTV review
  • 57. What differentiates robbery in a dwelling from robbery in a public place?
A) Only dwelling robbery requires victim testimony
B) Robbery in a dwelling is punishable more severely due to violation of personal security
C) Public robbery requires prior planning; dwelling does not
D) Use of firearms is prohibited in dwelling robbery
  • 58. Which is a legal requirement for confiscating stolen property during investigation?
A) Public announcement
B) Consent from neighbors
C) Verbal permission from the suspect
D) Court-issued warrant or lawful seizure
  • 59. Which stage is most crucial in establishing criminal liability for theft?
A) Proving motive
B) Recovering the stolen item
C) Establishing prior criminal record
D) Proving actual taking without consent
  • 60. When analyzing a robbery scene, investigators should focus primarily on:
A) Physical evidence and witness statements P
B) The social media accounts of neighbors
C) Public opinion
D) . The weather during the incident
  • 61. Under R.A. 10883, carnapping with serious physical injuries is punishable by:
A) Fine only
B) Reclusion temporal to death
C) Community service
D) Imprisonment of 6 months
  • 62. Which of the following is a distinctive element of carnapping?
A) Theft of personal jewelry
B) Taking a motor vehicle with intent to gain
C) Breaking into a house
D) Kidnapping for ransom
  • 63. The essential investigative step in carnapping is
A) . Interviewing neighbors only
B) . Filing a complaint with barangay officials
C) Ignoring CCTV footage
D) Verifying vehicle ownership and tracing its location
  • 64. In an anti-carnapping investigation, which evidence is most vital
A) . Vehicle registration and plate number
B) . Victim’s income record
C) Public sentiment
D) The suspect’s prior unrelated offenses
  • 65. What is the difference between carnapping with violence and carnapping without violence?
A) Location of the vehicle
B) Use of physical harm or intimidation during the crime
C) Number of suspects involved
D) Type of vehicle used
  • 66. Which approach helps trace the stolen vehicle in anti-carnapping cases
A) Forensic analysis of tire marks
B) nterviewing unrelated witnesses
C) Seizing property in nearby towns
D) Reviewing traffic camera footage and GPS tracking
  • 67. P.D. 1612 “Anti-Fencing” law primarily addresses
A) Selling stolen goods knowingly
B) Forgery of documents
C) . Kidnapping for ransom
D) Theft of livestock only
  • 68. nvestigators suspect a person of selling a stolen vehicle knowingly. Which law applies?
A) P.D. 1612
B) R.A. 9208
C) . R.A. 9160
D) . R.A. 6539
  • 69. In analyzing a carnapping case, the chain of custody of evidence is essential to:
A) Reduce police workload
B) Protect suspect’s rights
C) . Increase public awareness
D) Ensure the admissibility of recovered vehicle in court
  • 70. Which investigative method best aids prevention of vehicle theft
A) Asking the media to report thefts
B) Random public announcements
C) Conducting surprise inspections only in schools
D) . Surveillance and monitoring of known “hot spots
  • 71. Which is a core element of human trafficking
A) Illegal importation of goods
B) Theft of property
C) Simple kidnapping without intent
D) . Force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
  • 72. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Rape Law) strengthens protection of:
A) Bank account holders
B) Private property owners
C) Vehicle owners
D) Minors and women in trafficking-related sexual exploitation
  • 73. In human trafficking cases, first investigative step is:
A) Arrest suspects immediately without plan
B) . Locate and rescue victims safely
C) Ignore digital evidence
D) . Search unrelated areas
  • 74. Investigating a suspected trafficking operation, the investigator should
A) . Trace recruitment, transport, and exploitation stages
B) . Focus solely on financial transactions
C) . Avoid interviewing victims
D) . Ignore online communication records
  • 75. Which law addresses the prevention of child exploitation in trafficking
A) . R.A. 6539
B) . R.A. 9160
C) P.D. 1612
D) . R.A. 9208
  • 76. Key investigative approach in human trafficking involves
A) . Ignoring forensic digital evidence
B) . Coordinating with social welfare agencies and local authorities
C) Public announcements only
D) Filing reports without rescue operations
  • 77. Which is a red flag in money laundering related to trafficking
A) Attending community events
B) . Unusually large or frequent money transfers from unknown sources
C) Owning a private vehicle
D) Small personal spending
  • 78. Investigators analyzing digital communication in trafficking cases focus on
A) . Identifying recruiters, victims, and financial transactions
B) Monitoring unrelated social media
C) Publicly disclosing personal data
D) . Ignoring online chats
  • 79. The expanded law on human trafficking (R.A. 11862) covers:
A) Financial fraud
B) . Prevention of trafficking in persons, especially women and children
C) . Only property theft
D) . Vehicle carnapping
  • 80. In analyzing trafficking cases, investigators apply which Bloom’s level
A) Ignoring financial evidence
B) . Understanding and analyzing patterns of recruitment and exploitation
C) . Memorizing names only
D) Recording weather data
  • 81. Which is the first stage of money laundering
A) . Placement – introducing illicit funds into the financial system
B) . Recovery – reporting to authorities
C) Integration – using money for business investment
D) Layering – separating illicit funds from origin
  • 82. Which stage of money laundering involves complex transactions to conceal
A) Integration
B) Placement
C) Exploitation
D) Layering
  • 83. Integration stage in money laundering means
A) No financial movement occurs
B) Money is stolen physically
C) Money appears legitimate for investment or business
D) Assets are seized by authorities
  • 84. Which law governs Anti-Money Laundering in the Philippines
A) . RA 9160
B) . PD 1612
C) . RA 9208
D) . RA 6539
  • 85. When analyzing suspicious financial transactions, investigators are applying which Bloom’s level?
A) Analyzing
B) Repeating reports
C) Remembering
D) Memorizing laws only
  • 86. RA 10927 amends which law
A) . RA 9160 – Anti-Money Laundering Act
B) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
C) RA 10364 – Expanded Anti-Rape
D) . RA 9208 – Human Trafficking
  • 87. Investigators use bank records and transaction monitoring in which stage of money laundering?
A) None of the above
B) Integration only
C) . Placement and layering
D) Recovery only
  • 88. Which method is critical for applying AML laws
A) Ignoring large transactions
B) Random inspections of homes
C) Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reporting of suspicious transactions
D) Asking media for information
  • 89. Which is a typical red flag for money laundering
A) Small daily purchases
B) . Routine payroll deposits
C) . Buying groceries with cash
D) Structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements
  • 90. Investigating money laundering linked to trafficking requires
A) Ignoring financial flows
B) Memorizing case files only
C) Tracing illicit money, linking to suspects, and analyzing transaction patterns
D) Confiscating property randomly
  • 91. A suspect is involved in carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering. Which approach integrates all investigations?
A) Filing separate complaints without coordination
B) Interviewing only neighbors
C) Multi-agency coordination, evidence tracing, forensic and financial analysis
D) . Ignoring digital evidence
  • 92. When analyzing estafa committed via online platforms, investigators should
A) Seize unrelated property
B) . Examine digital contracts, trace financial transfers, and interview parties involved
C) . Only ask victims for statements
D) Ignore electronic evidence
  • 93. Which evidence type is common to carnapping and trafficking investigations
A) . Random surveillance
B) . Only weather records
C) . Vehicle/asset registration, GPS tracking, financial transactions
D) Only eyewitness statements
  • 94. In evaluating a theft-robbery scenario with money laundering links, what should investigators prioritize?
A) Following money trails, linking proceeds to suspects, and recovering property
B) Conducting public surveys
C) Arresting without warrants
D) Only recovering stolen property
  • 95. What distinguishes a high-level investigator’s approach from a basic investigation?
A) Memorizing laws only
B) Ability to analyze multiple crime patterns, link them to laws, and plan coordinated interventions
C) . Filing reports without evidence
D) Asking for public opinion
  • 96. An integrated analysis of trafficking and money laundering requires
A) . Confiscating vehicles randomly
B) Interviewing unrelated parties
C) . Ignoring financial records
D) Understanding recruitment, exploitation, and fund movement stages
  • 97. Which law is cross-cutting between trafficking and money laundering
A) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
B) . PD 1612 – Anti-Fencing
C) . RA 9160 – AML
D) RPC – Theft provisions only
  • 98. Investigators need which skill when linking multiple property crimes
A) Public speaking skills
B) . Analytical skills to identify patterns, connections, and evidence chains
C) Writing press releases
D) Only memorization of laws
  • 99. Which is a critical legal principle in investigating multiple property crimes
A) Public opinion can replace evidence
B) Arrest without warrant is preferred
C) . Media exposure ensures conviction
D) Evidence must be legally obtained to ensure admissibility
  • 100. In analyzing all property crimes, anti-carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering, the investigator’s ultimate goal is to:
A) Only file reports
B) Only arrest suspects
C) Recover property, prosecute offenders, protect victims, and prevent recurrence
D) Publicize the case
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